1951 NASH

1951 NASH

Model Designations:

Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder

Nash, Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder

Nash Rambler, Series 10, 6 Cylinder

Nash Statesman, Series 40, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

Super/Deluxe Line

2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #5132

Base Price: $1,841; Shipping Weight: 2,835 Pounds; Production Total: 52

2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model #5143

Base Price: $1,952; Shipping Weight: 2,935 Pounds; Production Total: 152

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5148

Base Price: $1,955; Shipping Weight: 2,970 Pounds; Production Total: 52,325

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5149

Base Price: $1,928; Shipping Weight: 2,930 Pounds; Production Total: 22,261

Custom Line

2 Door Brougham, 5 Passenger, Model #5153

Base Price: $2,122; Shipping Weight: 2,950 Pounds; Production Total: 38

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5158

Base Price: $2,125; Shipping Weight: 2,990 Pounds; Production Total: 14,846

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5159

Base Price: $2,099; Shipping Weight: 2,940 Pounds; Production Total: 2,141

Nash Ambassador, Series 60, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles

Super Line

2 Door Brougham Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5163

Base Price: $2,326; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds; Production Total: 40

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5168

Base Price: $2,330; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds; Production Total: 34,934

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5169

Base Price: $2,304; Shipping Weight: 3,370 Pounds; Production Total: 4,382

Custom Line

2 Door Brougham Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5173

Base Price: $2,496; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds; Production Total: 37

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5178

Base Price: $2,501; Shipping Weight: 3,445 Pounds; Production Total: 21,071

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #5179

Base Price: $2,474; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds; Production Total: 1,118

Nash Rambler, Series 5110, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Utility Wagon, 3 Passenger, Model #5104

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 1

2 Door Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5114

Base Price: $1,885; Shipping Weight: 2,515 Pounds; Production Total: 5,568

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #5117

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A Pounds; Production Total: 1

2 Door Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #5121

Base Price: $1,993; Shipping Weight: 2,430 Pounds; Production Total: 14,861

2 Door Custom Station Wagon, 5 Passenger, Model #5124

Base Price: $1,993; Shipping Weight: 2,515 Pounds; Production Total: 28,617

2 Door Club Sedan, 5 Passenger, Model #5126

Base Price: N/A; Shipping Weight: N/A; Production Total: 50

2 Door Country Club Coupe, 5 Passenger, Model #5127

Base Price: $1,968; Shipping Weight: 2,430 Pounds; Production Total: 19,317

1951 NASH

Nash Rambler Series 5110, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 100 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 3-3/4"

Engine Displacement: 172.6 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.25 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 82 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 138 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter YF, Model 757S

Tire Size: 5.90 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, N/A

Nash Statesman Series 5140, 6 Cylinder, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 112 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head

Bore & Stroke: 3-1/8" X 4"

Engine Displacement: 184.0 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.00 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 23.44

Horsepower: 85 @ 3,800 RPM

Torque: 140 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1-694S

Tire Size: 6.40 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, N/A

Ambassador 6, Series 5160, General Specifications

Wheelbase: 121 Inches

Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, Overhead Valve

Bore & Stroke: 3-3/8" X 4-3/8"

Engine Displacement: 234.8 Cu. In.

Compresssion Ratio: 7.30 to 1

Taxable Horsepower: 27.35

Horsepower: 115 @ 3,400 RPM

Torque: 210 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: Not Available

Carburetor: Carter WA1, Model 683S

Tire Size: 7.10 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressure, N/A

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5110

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .022"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: IGN Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5140

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A5, Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .022"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 60 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 PSI (Minimum)

Tune Up Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5160

Spark Plug: Gap .030"

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite A-5, Champion J-8 or J-11, or Equivalent

Point Gap: .022"

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: TDC Mark on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Manual Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 375 RPM (In Drive)

Cylinder Head Torque: 65 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 130 PSI (Minimum)

Valve Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5110, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .018"

Clearance for Timing: .015"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 6 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0028"-.0033"

Exhaust .0028"-.0033"

Valve Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5140, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Cold: Intake .016"; Exhaust .018"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .015"

Valve Seat Angle: 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 6 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 37 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches (New Springs)

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .0028"-.0033"

Exhaust .0028"-.0033"

Valve Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5160, 6 Cylinder

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .012"; Exhaust .016"

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .0225"

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 45 degrees,

Valve Timing:

Intake Valve Opens @ 12-1/2 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Valve Closes @ 10-1/2 Degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 53 Lbs @ 1-13/16"

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002"-.004"

Exhaust .0025"-.0035"

Piston & Ring Data, Nash Rambler, Series 5110, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5140, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .010"

Oil Ring: .010"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Ring: .002"-.004"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8594"

Piston & Ring Data, Ambassador , Series 5160, 6 Cylinder

Piston Removal: Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Piston Supported at its own weight anywhere in the cylinder

Width of Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007"

Oil Ring: .007"

Clearance Between Ring & Grooves:

Compression Ring: .002"-.004"

Oil Ring: .002"-.004"

Wrist Pin Diameter: .9375"

Engine Bearing Data, Rambler, Series 5110, 6 Cylinder &

Nash Statesman, Series 5140, 6 Cylinder:

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.094" - 2.095"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.0025"

Rod End Play: .005"-.015" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 27-30 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .001"-.003"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Engine Bearing Data, Nash Ambassador, Series 5160, 6 Cylinder

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.000"- 2.001"

Rod Bearing Clearance: .001"-.002"

Rod End Play: .005"-.015" inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 50-55 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.4785"-2.4795"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0002"

Crankshaft End Play: .003"-.007"

Main Bolt Tension: 70 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities, Nash Rambler, Series 5110, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

11 Quarts, Without Heater

12 Quarts With Heater

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 Pints Without Overdrive: 2-3/4 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Capacities, Nash Statesman, Series 5140, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 14 Quarts

With Heater: 15 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints Without Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 8-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 3 Pints

Capacities, Ambassador 6, Series 5160, 6 Cylinder

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 17 Quarts

With Heater: 18 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 20 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-1/4 Pints Without Overdrive; 3-1/2 Pints With Overdrive

Automatic Transmission: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4 Pints

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 10 & 40:

Distributor #1112351

Rotation: Counter-Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 to 37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 11 Degrees @ 1,400 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches ov Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 3" to 5" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 13" - 17" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 7-1/2 Degrees

Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications, Series 60:

Distributor #11102225

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 31 to 37 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .022"

Condenser Capacity: .18-.23 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-21 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 300 RPM

Full Advance: 15 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movenent: 4" to 6" Vacuum

Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 14" - 16" Vacuum

Maximum Vacuum Advance: 6 Degrees

Delco-Remy Generator Specifications:

Generator #1102730

Generator Output: 30 Amperes @ 2,050 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces

Direction of Rotation: Clockwise

Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75 - 1.95 Amperes

Regulator # 1118202

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.4 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 0 to 3 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .020"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.4 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"

Ground Polarity: Positive

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 10 & 40:

Part #1109459

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.7 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 540 Amperes, 3.3 Volts @ 11.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 40:

Part #11094563

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.7 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 540 Amperes, 3.3 Volts @ 11.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #11094565

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.7 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 540 Amperes, 3.3 Volts @ 11.5 Ft Lbs Torque

Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications, Series 60:

Part #1107950

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 70 Amperes, 5.65 Volts @ 5,500 RPM

Torque Test: 570 Amperes, 3.15 Volts @ 12 Ft Lbs Torque

Part #1107965

Rotation: Clockwise

Brush Spring Tension: 24 - 28 Ounces

No Load Test: 60 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 6,000 RPM

Torque Test: 600 Amperes, 3.0 Volts @ 15 Ft Lbs Torque

Carter Carburetor Specifications:

Carburetor Model: WA-1

Part #746S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 27

Metering Rod Gauge: T109-102

Anti-Percolator Adjustment: .020"

Fast Idle Adjustment: 5/8"

Unloader Adjustment: 31/64"

Choke Lockout Adjustment: 1/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #892S (2 Carburetors Per Engine)

Float Level: 21/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .028"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/8"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #876S-SA

Float Level: 5/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #877S

Float Level: 5/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #877SA

Float Level: 5/16"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #824S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #824SA

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #824SB

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1 to 2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"

Automatic Choke Setting: Index

Carburetor Model: YF

Part #2014S

Float Level: 1/2"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns

Metering Rod Adjustment: With throttle valve seated in carburetor bore, press down on upper end of diaphragm shaft until diaphragm bottoms in vacuum champer. Adjust by bending lip up or down.

Fast Idle Adjustment: .054"

Unloader Adjustment: 9/32"

Automatic Choke Setting: 1 Lean

Fuel Pump Data:

Pressure: 3-1/2 to 5-1/4 PSI

Brake Specifications, Nash Rambler, Series 5110

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Standard Transmission: 17"

Automatic Transmission: 17-1/2"

Width: Front Primary Shoe, 1-3/4"; Rear Primary Shoe: 1-1/4"

Front Secondary Shoe: 1-1/2"; Rear Secondary Shoe: !"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: Floating

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1"; Rear 13/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Nash Statesman, Series 5140

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 17-1/2"

Width: Primary Shoe, 2-1/2"; Front Secondary Shoe: 2"

Rear Primary Shoe: 2"; Rear Secondary Shoe: 1-3/4"

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1"; Rear: 7/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1"

Brake Specifications, Ambassador, Series 5160

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches: 20"

Width: Front Secondary Shoe: 2-12"; All other shoes: 2",

Thickness: .214"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .015"

Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front: 1-1/16"; Rear: 15/16"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Rambler:

Caster: + 1 Degree

Camber: + 1/2 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" - 1/4"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 21 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 8-1/2 Degrees

Wheel Alignment Specifications, Series 40 & 60:

Caster: + 1/4 Degrees

Camber: 0 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8" to 3/16"

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 23-1/2 - 24 Degrees

Kingpin Inclination: 8-1/2 Degrees

Beginning Engine Numbers:

Model 5110: F-13001

Model 5140: S-207001

Model 5160: A-97001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model 5110: D-12501 Kenosha, Wisconsin

DC-1501 El Segundo, California

Model 5140: K-438001 Kenosha, Wisconsin

KC-23501 El Segundo, California

Model 5160: R-600501 Kenosha, Wisconsin

RC-8701 El Segundo, California

Popular Options

Hydra-Matic Transmission, Overdrive, Fuel Filter, Radio, Vacuum Controlled Antenna, Spotlight with Mirror, Door Top Outside Mirror, Back-Up Lights, Non-Glare Inside Mirror, Vanity Visor Mirror, Curb-L-Arm, Custom Seat Covers, License Plate Frame, Exhaust Extension, Protect-O-Mat (Floor Mats), Automatic Windshield Washer, Rear Window Wiper, Opto-Shade for Windshield, Vent Shades, Outside Sun Visor for Windshield, Trouble Light, Gas Cap Lock, Bed Mattress, Plastic Screns.

1951 Nash Historical Data

Model Year Introduction for the 1951 Nash was on September 22, 1950

Total 1951 Nash Production was 205,203.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Metal: Rambler Convertible